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Abimael

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Pronounced ah-bee-mah-EL /Ι‘.bi.mΙ‘ΛˆΙ›l/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Abimael β€” 'my father is God' or 'a father (sent) from God' β€” a Genesis genealogy nameLow

In 30 seconds: Genesis deep-cut, Latino-loved: Abimael β€” 'my father is God' β€” hides in the table of nations and thrives in Puerto Rican naming. Patriarchal to the letters.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Abimael β€” 'my father is God' or 'a father (sent) from God' β€” a Genesis genealogy name
U.S. rank (2025)#2765 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births46 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,454

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201719642025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abimael comes from Hebrew β€” read 'my father is God' (parsing debated, which we note) β€” a descendant of Shem in Genesis. The name lives on warmly in Puerto Rican and Mexican use.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, father-is-God at the root, and genealogical.

Did you know? Abimael appears once, in Genesis 10's table of nations β€” a son of Joktan β€” then waited millennia for Caribbean baptism registers to revive him.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name β€” Abimael references β€” parsing debated

Variations

AbimelechAvimael

Nicknames

AbiMael

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Abimael GuzmΓ‘n (1934-2021)
    Peruvian philosopher who founded and led the Shining Path guerrilla movement

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Abielβ€” the 'God is my father' twin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abimael mean?

Abimael is Hebrew, read 'my father is God'; the parsing is debated.

How do you pronounce Abimael?

It's said ah-bee-mah-EL /Ι‘.bi.mΙ‘ΛˆΙ›l/ β€” four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Abimael a boy or girl name?

Abimael is a boy's name.

How popular is Abimael?

Abimael is a rare name in the U.S., used in Puerto Rican families.

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